Each year, one in four people in the UK experience mental health problems, according to Mind, the UK’s mental health charity. Despite how many people are affected, there still seems to be a mental health taboo in the workplace, where many do not feel comfortable talking about their mental health.
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Many might think that the only way to properly rest and recharge is through sleep. According to Dr Saundra Dalton-Smith, an internal medicine physician, that is not true; there are many different types of rest.
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Many might be surprised to hear of the numerous rewards of going for a walk every day. Not only does walking keep people fit, but it has also been shown to increase productivity and creativity.
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In order to create work environments that promote mental health, it is vital for managers to learn how to spot early signs of mental health deterioration. “Being open about mental health in the workplace is essential,” says Tina Winchester.
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In order to create a ‘mentally well workplace,’ there is a need to educate all employees about how to manage their own mental health and how to help others do the same. “Not everyone needs to or should be trained as a Mental Health First Aider but everyone needs a basic level of knowledge around mental health,” says Tina Winchester, the Director of Mental Health and Employee Assistance Programs at Mentally Well Workplaces.
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A recent article by Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) shed light on the staggering effects of the pandemic on mental wellbeing. In general, 60% of adults have said that their mental health has deteriorated due to the stress and anxiety caused by the pandemic, according to a study by Mind. Young people have been especially hard hit, with 46% saying that their mental health was poor during the lockdown. In light of this, everyone can benefit from a little extra training when it comes…
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Unprecedented. Pandemic. Lockdown. Hands. Face. Space. Words that we didn’t expect to use in our normal everyday vocabulary at the beginning of the year. Nor did we expect to see history being made. Have so many people ever been as invested in a common global scientific effort such as producing a vaccine?
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A significant number of people have been using lockdown to create healthier habits, according to a study done by Medichecks, the UK’s first direct-to-consumer blood-testing company. “We see the healthcare landscape as having permanently shifted to one where people are taking responsibility for their health and being actively encouraged by the government to do so,” says Helen Marsden, Co-founder and Director at Medichecks.
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Young adults in the UK report highest levels of stress and anxiety as a result of the pandemic, according to Medichecks, a Nottingham-based home healthcare testing provider. Of the 2,000 adults who participated in the company’s State of the Nation study, 43% reported higher stress levels compared to their mental state pre-lockdown.
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Flexible working, employee mental health and employee engagement continue to be crucial elements of the ‘new normal’ workplace. “Right now, this is very much about listening and providing guidance, not rules,” says Helen Webb.
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